Sorry it took so long to update guys! Life is crazy right now and I had major writers block with this one for some reason.

Its a little on the short side but I've rewritten it so many times. Please review. I love you're feedback.

Also, kudos to anyone who gets the Lost Girl reference!

Enjoy :)

"What do you think of this dress?" Piper asked Alex as she rummaged through her closet trying to find a few formal outfits for their vacation. They left in the morning so naturally they were rushing to pack everything tonight.

Alex's eyes lit up at the sight of the floor length royal blue gown that was in Piper's hand. It was a stunning dress. It was very simple, the way Piper liked them, but the neckline was laced with diamonds and it was sleeveless. Piper had bought it a few weeks ago but hadn't shown it to Alex yet. She had a feeling the brunette would Definitely like it so she had wanted it to be a surprise.

"I'll take that as a yes?" Piper laughed as Alex attempted to lunge at her but was unsuccessful due to the amount of clothing that was all over her lap.

"If you had packed last week like I had suggested, you wouldn't be in this predicament." Piper commented as Alex still was unable to stand up as a shoe had now lodged itself in her ankle.

Alex glared at her and Piper laughed. "Now come on. I've got to go downstairs and start dinner. Polly will be here any minute."

"Great."

"Alex, I know you guys are never going to like each other but at least try to get along. Just for this evening. Please?" Piper stared into Alex's eyes and after a few minutes the brunette nodded.

Satisfied, Piper kissed Alex on the forehead then headed downstairs into the kitchen. She was having Polly over for dinner with the four of them so they could spend some time together before they left in the morning.

Piper was decent in the kitchen but she was so worn out from packing and the stress of everything so she was only preparing something small. She pre-heated the oven then took began preparing the chicken that had been defrosting all afternoon. As she began placing the chicken in the pan she heard footsteps behind her.

"Can I do anything?" Piper smiled and met her girlfriends eyes as she turned around. Alex stood there dressed in a loose pair of grey sweat pants and a white t-shirt that hung off her shoulders. She looked so comfortable, Piper wished they could just start the vacation now.

"You can make the salad if you'd like. That's really all there is left to do." Alex nodded and walked over to the fridge.

In silence, the two of them prepared dinner. Piper was slightly surprised, but very happy. Alex rarely helped out in the kitchen. She always said she was much better at eating than she was at cooking. They had spent most of their nights going out to eat when they had dated before. This new Alex was so foreign to Piper, but she was delighted at the same time. Alex was slowly adapting to a more serious relationship lifestyle. Piper was slowly starting to want more, but she was terrified to talk to Alex about it. Alex had always made it clear that she was not interested in marriage or having kids. Piper didn't want to push it. Maybe someday.

A knock sounded on the door, jostling Piper out of her daydream. "It's open!" She called as she slipped the chicken into the oven. The door opened and Polly walked in holding a 2 bottles of wine. "You're the best!" Piper enthusiastically hugged her friend then took the wine into the kitchen.

"I figured you'd like some with dinner. Last time I was here you're fridge was running a little dry."

"We keep forgetting to hit a package store whenever we are out. And anything we do buy Nikki and Alex clean us out of it in a day." Piper jokingly shot Alex a look, who rolled her eyes in return but didn't wipe the smirk off her face.

"Speaking of Nikki, where is she?" Polly asked curiously.

"Nikki and Lorna are in their room getting ready for dinner...I think. I'll go get them soon. I always get nervous knocking on their door." Piper laughed.

"Hey Polly," Alex spoke from the kitchen. Softly...an unusual tone for Alex. Piper looked at her curiously. Her usually incredibly confident, poise, a little to cocky, girlfriend was looking unnaturally un-confindent. She could understand why. Her and Polly had never gotten along. They had seen each other a few times since Alex got out of prison and while things had gotten a little better, Alex was never thrilled to see her.

"Hey Alex, Nice to see you again." Polly's voice strained in the effort to be nice. She knew that Piper wanted this evening to go well.

Alex swallowed and adjusted her glasses. "Likewise."

Just then it sounded like a stampede was coming down the stairs. Sure enough, Nikki bounded into the kitchen, her blonde curls bouncing along with her, hand in hand with Lorna.

"Hey Polly," Lorna said warmly as she went up to her and gave her a hug. Nikki smiled and rolled her eyes at her girlfriends overly affectionate nature. Piper hid a smile as she went to the oven to check on the meal.

Piper had everyone sit down as she finished up, taking the chicken out of the oven, and set the table with chicken, salad, and wine. She then took her seat next to Alex, who was still being awfully quiet. She reached under the table and squeezed her hand. Alex smiled back in response.

Her smile was breathtakingly beautiful. Piper wondered if she would ever get used to it. As she looked into those green eyes she realized she didn't want to ever get used to it. She enjoyed the butterflies she got in her stomach every time.

As the evening went on, the talking and laughter kept getting louder. Nikki and Polly were in some sort of hair product debate, which had Alex and Lorna grabbing their sides with laughter.

Once dinner had come to an end, everyone gathered their plates and brought them to the kitchen. "Would anyone like some coffee? We can all sit in the living room if you'd like." Piper offered.

Everyone agreed. Lorna took Nikki's hand and they flopped onto the couch, Nikki falling loudly onto Lorna's lap and both of them disolved into a fit of giggles. Piper chuckled and shook her head. As she turned the coffee pot on and began to wash the dishes she heard soft arguing coming from the living room door.

She looked over as Alex stood rigid and Polly had her arms across her chest.

"Don't look at me like that. Everytime I walk into the room you look like you want to make me disappear." Polly said softly but with a touch of anger and annoyance.

"Are you fucking kidding me? You shoot me daggers from across the room every time our eyes meet!" Alex retorted.

"I do not."

"Yes you do. And think I'm starting to figure out why."

"Oh? You think you know so much do you? Then why? What is on my mind?" Polly was starting to get visibly annoyed.

"You don't think I'm good enough for Piper." Alex had hit the nail on the head. You could see in Polly's face that she had been thinking that since the moment they met.

"I'm her best friend." It was a firm statement that left no room for argument. A statement that said no one will ever be good enough.

"And I love her." Alex stayed firm and looked Polly dead in the eyes.

Neither girl moved. They stared staring at each other until finally Polly let a small smile form on her lips. She sighed. "I know you do. I can see it when you look at her...I just don't ever want to see her hurting again." Alex opened her mouth but Polly raised a hand to silence her. "I know that she is the one that left. But she was still hurt. She loved you so much. She still does. She never stopped. Through every relationship it just was never the same for her. And I don't want to see her hurt. I much prefer the happy Piper that she is now."

Alex seemed at a loss for words, a thing Piper didn't think possible. "I don't plan on ever hurting her. I love her. I, also, never stopped loving her."

Then the unthinkable happened. Polly pulled Alex into a tentative hug. They stayed like that for a moment before breaking apart and with a quick smile towards each other, they turned and headed for the kitchen.

Piper made herself busy, getting the coffee ready. She didn't want them to know she had witnessed the whole thing.

With Alex and Polly's help, they carried the cups of coffee into the living room and all sat around on the couches and loveseats. Piper sat in Alex's lap and gave her a quick kiss before leaning back into her.

Easy conversation picked up and carried on for hours. They talked about everything from work to vacations to politics even. As the hours passed by, everyone was showing visible signs of being worn out.

"I should probably get going. Pete is going to start wondering if I got lost coming home. I'm never out this late." Polly said as she stood up. She gave Piper a big hug. "Have a blast, okay?"

Piper smiled and said she would.

"And you have one as well," She said, directing the statement at a surprised Alex. Alex nodded and grinned.

As Polly left Piper yawned and put her now empty coffee cup down. "We should probably head to bed now. We all have to get up in a few hours." Nikki was their ride to the airport.

"Good idea. Have a good night guys. See you bright and early," Nikki said as her and Lorna stood up and made their way to the stairs.

"What do you say? Should we head upstairs now and get a few hours of sleep?" Piper asked Alex as she twisted her body in her lap to look at her.

"Sounds good to me," Alex said softly as she leaned forward and touched her lips to Piper's. Piper fell into Alex and wrapped her arms around her neck as the kiss deepened.

Alex put her arms under Piper's legs and stood up, breaking the kiss to look in her eyes. "I know you saw what happened between Polly and I." Piper started to defend herself. "No, it's fine. I just wanted you to know that I do love you so much and I never ever want to hurt you."

"I know. I love you too." Piper rested her head on Alex's shoulder as she was carried upstairs.